The Pentax *ist DL was my first digital SLR, purchased in 2005 to augment or replace my Pentax *ist. Confused? Cool. In 2003, Pentax released two cameras: their last film-based camera called the *ist and their first digital camera called the *ist D. Nearly same body, two completely different cameras. I bought the *ist as …
Photo Time!
I go through various phases of interest throughout the year. January and February (and March) were all about cars, cars, and cars for obvious reasons. Late March to April was about video games (We Happy Few) since it was still a bit cold outside. Now it's about photography again! Now that things are starting to …
Coronapocalypse Day 35
It's been 35 days since I started counting. Let's check-in. School Remote learning has been extended until the end of the year and will end on June 5. I'm not surprised by it so it is what it is. At least the boys are getting out 3 weeks early and it won't conflict with our …
Coronapocalypse Day 27
The stamina's the thing. When this all started it required adjustment and I found myself wanting to go out when I typically wouldn't just because I knew I shouldn't. But over time I adjusted to remote learning, working from home, shopping in a different way, and staying in. I even mostly kept my old routine …
Coronapocalypse Day 21
Another week another slightly different shopping experience. Our stores are now limiting the number of customers that can come inside at one time in order to better protect customers, protect employees, and allow more cleaning. Our store in Somersworth is limited to 75 people at a time. I arrived at 7 AM on Friday for …
Coronapocalypse Day 14
We worked hard this week and Friday was a bit... slower. Zach's teacher had a Zoom meeting with his class to catch up and wish him a happy birthday. It lasted 30 minutes and the kids had fun. She muted them all at the beginning and unmuted each student for their respective update but let …
Coronapocalypse Day 10
After a nice weekend break we are into week 2 of our not-mandatory-but-highly-recommended shelter in place routine. We've had some stress but also made some progress so far. Homeschool Hell Monday and Tuesday were stressful as we struggled to fit the boys' school curriculum into our work days. They are only asked to do 2.5 …
Coronapocalypse Day 6
We've been doing this stay-at-home thing for five full days now. The boys were at GiGi's Monday and Wednesday and we had them home with us Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. After getting through Tuesday we made some adjustments for Wednesday/Thursday and got things rolling. Again, the biggest issue for us is our meeting schedule. Once …
Coronapocalypse Day 2
I'm counting yesterday as Day 1 because it was the first day that school was closed and work from home was mandatory at Liberty Mutual. Less than a week ago it was all different - travel outside of my normal office was restricted but people were still coming in, large gatherings were canceled but small …
Farewell to My Acura TL
After nearly six years, my 2012 Acura TL is gone. It was a great car that set a really high bar. I'd like to say goodbye. The Good I purchased you in May 2014 with barely over 37,000 miles. You had fewer miles than my 2007 Acura TSX when I bought it and you were …
